written by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss L.Ac. Cupping is a form of therapy widely used in Chinese Medicine and now is commonly incorporated into bodywork sessions. Cupping has a long history. The Ebers Papyrus, written c. 1550 BC, considered one of … Continue reading
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¿Qué es la medicina integrativa o la salud integral? “Es una medicina orientada a la sanación que toma en cuenta a toda la persona (cuerpo, mente y espíritu), incluyendo todos los aspectos del estilo de vida, enfatiza la relación terapéutica … Continue reading
What is integrative medicine or integrative healthcare? “It is a healing-oriented medicine that takes into account the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle, emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both … Continue reading
by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss L.Ac Shortly after I graduated from my Masters in Oriental Medicine in New Mexico in 2005, I moved back to Durham and felt this was a good area for me to start my private practice. Two … Continue reading
From the North Carolina Society of Acupuncture and Asian Medicine’s (NCSAAM) webpage: View the above video of 2 state employees suffering from chronic pain. One is using prescription drugs to manage pain. One is using acupuncture. Patients Deserve the Choice of Their Medical Treatments. … Continue reading
Written by Li-Lan Hsiang Weiss L.Ac. This blog post is in English first and Spanish below. Chinese New Year in Asia and with the Chinese diaspora is about celebrating with families and food. This sounds like a very typical celebration … Continue reading
written by Austin Dixon L.Ac., PDF of Lillian Bridges’ forecast at the bottom, cartoon YouTube music video for Chinese New Year I love the new year. It is the perfect time for reflection and new intentions as well as cleaning … Continue reading
From your friendly acupuncturists, Austin & Li-Lan The holiday season is here and in full swing. While all of us might not celebrate Christmas this time of the year we can’t help but be affected by them. This is when schedules … Continue reading
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I have noticed over the years of practicing acupuncture and sharing the wisdom of Chinese medicine and teaching the Arvigo Techniques Self Care and introductory classes, that I have enjoyed creating a bridge between the wisdom of ancient traditions and … Continue reading
Rice fields at the base of the Himalayan Mountains in Central Nepal 3-week trek in 2011 LESSONS FROM OUR SPLEEN and Stomach, the organs of the Earth Element Excerpted from Helping Ourselves: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Food Energetics Organ … Continue reading